If you think you don’t have the time or room to create a water garden, think again. With a little bit of creativity, you can make a miniature version for your patio, deck or balcony. You’ll not only ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Container gardening is the solution to so many gardening problems. Do you have poor soil? Are you a beginning gardener? Maybe ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I enjoy "small-scale" gardening. I don't have very much space, so before I commit myself, I'll "try out" a new plant. I use ...

1. Locate your garden so it receives at least six hours of sun a day. 2. Choose containers with dark-colored interiors to give an impression of greater depth and to discourage algae growth. 3.Use ...

With container gardening, it's surprisingly easy to slip into unsustainable practices—here's how to keep it green. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, ...

I plan on trying to add some containers to my garden this year and would like some advice on how to be successful. — Anita Singh, Park Ridge Containers planted with annuals can add a lot of interest ...

Many gardeners choose to raise plants in containers or in raised beds. Those with limited gardening space and those who love patio accents find that containers fit the bill. Those with poor soil or ...

Now that it’s officially summer, vacation season swings into high gear. That means gardeners will be leaving their yards in nature’s hands for a week or two – maybe more. That can be risky for some ...

Friends on the island of Kauai, where we vacation every winter, inspired me to experiment with a container water garden last summer. My three friends have very different potted ponds but their Zone 11 ...

I enjoy "small-scale" gardening. I don't have very much space, so before I commit myself, I'll "try out" a new plant. I use plastic or terracotta pots, so there's no way of knowing when it's time to ...